Volunteer Psychosocial Coordinator – Camp Quality USA Texas

Help create a camp environment where children feel supported, understood, and safe to be themselves.

Camp Quality USA is seeking two Volunteer Psychosocial Coordinators to join our Texas Camp Organizing Committee and help lead the Psychosocial Team for camp.

Psychosocial Coordinators oversee camp-wide social, emotional, and behavioral support for campers and volunteers. They help prepare the team before camp, identify campers who may benefit from additional support, and provide leadership and guidance throughout the camp experience. This is a year-round volunteer leadership role with a one-year commitment and annual review and reappointment.

Who Is Eligible?

The Psychosocial Coordinator must be a licensed mental health professional, such as a:

• Psychiatrist
• Psychologist
• Licensed Social Worker
• Child Life Specialist

What You'll Do

Before Camp

• Recruit and help lead a Psychosocial Team of approximately 2–5 individuals
• Ensure Psychosocial Team members have the appropriate credentials and documentation uploaded to their CampDoc profiles
• Review camper applications for potential social, emotional, or behavioral needs that may benefit from additional support
• Connect with families when appropriate to better understand a camper's needs and identify ways the camp team can support them
• Develop optional Psychosocial Support Plans for campers who may benefit from additional planning
• Collaborate with camp leadership and the Healthcare Team to prepare for campers who may need additional support during camp

During Camp

• Serve as a leader and resource for the Psychosocial Team
• Coordinate responsibilities among Psychosocial Team members
• Provide proactive social, emotional, and behavioral support to campers, volunteers, and staff
• Follow up with campers and volunteers who may benefit from additional support, breaks, relaxation techniques, or other strategies
• Support campers or volunteers experiencing an unexpected situation or crisis
• Work with the Program Team to incorporate activities that promote emotional and social well-being
• Offer optional activities such as mindfulness, relaxation, creative expression, yoga, self-esteem activities, or other supportive programming
• Communicate with camp leadership throughout the week to share appropriate updates and coordinate support
• Ensure psychosocial support is provided in accordance with Camp Quality USA policies and procedures
• Maintain appropriate documentation and ensure records are securely stored

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a compassionate, organized, and collaborative mental health professional who is comfortable providing leadership in a camp environment.

The ideal candidate:

• Holds an appropriate mental health or child life credential, or is comfortable collaborating closely with a licensed professional who serves on the Psychosocial Team
• Has experience working with children, adolescents, families, or young adults
• Is comfortable supporting a range of social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Can remain calm and responsive when unexpected situations arise
• Communicates clearly and works well with healthcare professionals, camp leaders, volunteers, and families
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
• Enjoys creating a welcoming environment where campers feel supported and included
• Is committed to meeting each camper where they are and helping them have a positive camp experience